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PFAS in food containers can cause kidney disease
Medicine - Health

PFAS in food containers can cause kidney disease

The world has about 850 million people with kidney disease, the United States alone to 30 million patients, double the number of diabetics and 20 times the number of peo…

December 15, 2018
16 common foods are not good for the kidneys
Medicine - Health

16 common foods are not good for the kidneys

Eating too much sugary food will promote the formation of uric acid, which increases the risk of cardiovascular disease, directly affecting kidney function.

December 15, 2018
New treatment for diabetic kidney disease
Medicine - Health

New treatment for diabetic kidney disease

Researchers at UC Davis, USA, have shown that: Preventing TLR2 receptors, which can slow or even prevent diabetic nephropathy, is a complex complication that has very li…

December 14, 2018
Kidney Disease - Kidney disease
Medicine - Health

Kidney Disease - Kidney disease

Kidney disease (Pyelonephritis) is caused by kidney infection. When this disease occurs, the bacteria go from the bottom up and eat into the kidneys. Patients with hip p…

December 14, 2018
Dialysis with diamonds
New technology

Dialysis with diamonds

Ultra-thin diamond films drilled with microscopic laser pores can be used as a screening device for many patients with renal impairment.

December 11, 2018